Resources for Transitioning Parse Applications to AWS

As Parse announces its shutdown, the AWS team, alongside the community, has been diligently working on pathways for developers looking to migrate their applications. Below are key resources to help with this transition:

Transitioning from Parse Push to Amazon SNS

A recent article on the AWS Mobile Development Blog outlines the steps to transition from Parse Push to Amazon SNS. This guide details the process of exporting your data from Parse, retrieving your APNS and/or GCM credentials, creating the necessary AWS resources, initiating a Mobile Hub project, importing your data, and adapting your code to interact with Amazon SNS topics.

Long-term Solutions

For those considering a longer-term shift away from the Parse platform, our MongoDB on the AWS Cloud Reference Deployment illustrates how to set up and host a MongoDB cluster on AWS. Alternatively, Amazon DynamoDB offers a fast, scalable NoSQL database for mobile applications.

Setting Up Parse Server on AWS

Additionally, our latest post, “Setting Up Parse Server on AWS Using AWS Elastic Beanstalk”, provides instructions for creating an environment that runs the Parse Server. You can opt for MongoLab (a managed MongoDB service) or establish your own using the referenced document.

Transitioning to Amazon Mobile Analytics

Another valuable resource, the Transition Guide: Parse Analytics to Amazon Mobile Analytics, explains how to utilize Amazon Mobile Analytics for assessing app usage and revenue.

Migrating IoT Applications

If you’ve developed IoT-style applications using Parse’s device SDKs, migrating to AWS IoT Core is feasible. The article “Welcome Parse IoT Customers” outlines the necessary steps for this transition.

AWS Mobile Hub

The AWS Mobile Hub enhances the speed of mobile app development. For more details, refer to my post on “AWS Mobile Hub – Build, Test, and Monitor Mobile Applications.”

Additional Resources

Here are some additional partner and community resources:

AWS Partner Bitnami has released the Bitnami Parse Server AMI available in the AWS Marketplace. For more information, check out “How to Migrate an Application from Parse’s Hosted Service” and “Exporting Your Data from Parse’s Hosted Service.”
Our friends at Calorious, a brand dedicated to responsible food enthusiasts, are documenting their journey from Parse to AWS. Their initial post, “The Decision,” outlines their strategy, while the follow-up, “The Learning Process (Begins),” shares further details.
Hassy Veldstra authored “Deploying Parse Server on AWS,” which utilizes Elastic Beanstalk for deployment. The MongoDB team also contributed a guide on migrating from Parse to MongoDB Cloud Manager and AWS.

Webinar on Migration

For those interested in a more interactive format, John Bury, a Principal Solution Architect with over 12 years in mobile development, will host a webinar on March 1st titled “Migrating Mobile Apps from Parse to AWS.” The session will run from 11 AM to Noon (PT) and will provide an overview of AWS mobile services, along with a step-by-step migration walkthrough.

— Chanci Turner

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